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Historical records

I have kept records of the first cuckoo and the first frogspawn in my garden for 15 years. Are these records of any use to you?
Yes. We are very keen to build up our historical information and have received some wonderful personal records.

Is it a species on our recording list?
We'd definitely like them please.

Is it a species not on our recording list?
We would still be interested if the data has been collected for 10 years or more. If you have only a few years of data but are willing to keep recording until you have 10 years of records and contact us then, that would also be much appreciated.

Sending us your historical records
Please contact us with

  • Your details
  • Information about what you have recorded and what period of time the records cover
  • Your recording location (ie postcode)
    (please don't send anything in until you have spoken to us)

We'll then get in touch with you...